Antique Rosenthal Gustav Oppel Salambo Porcelain Snake Charmer Figurine 11"

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Antique Art Deco 1920's-1930's Rosenthal porcelain figurine number H 956 titled "Salambo," designed by Gustav Oppel. Depicts a young, female … Read more Antique Art Deco 1920's-1930's Rosenthal porcelain figurine number H 956 titled "Salambo," designed by Gustav Oppel. Depicts a young, female snake charmer with brown hair, scantily clad in pale green pants and a top made of beaded gold chain. She dances while gazing down at a green cobra rising out of a basket at her feet. Impressed GO on top of base. Model number impressed underneath. Green underglaze mark with artist's signature in gold.

Gustav Oppel (1891 - 1978) was active/lived in Germany. Gustav Oppel is known for Porcelain figure sculpture. As a porcelain modeler, Oppel was an independent collaborator of the Rosenthal company from 1924 to 36.

Philipp Rosenthal (1855-1937) was seventeen when he set off for America and progressed from being a dishwasher to becoming a salesman for porcelain. He was full of drive when he returned to Germany in 1879, and laid the foundations for his company when he set up a porcelain painting business in Erkersreuth Castle in Selb. Initially he purchased white ware from the company Hutschenreuther which was resold door to door after being hand-painted by his wife Maria. After his initial commercial success, Philipp Rosenthal decided to produce his own porcelain in 1891. The new porcelain factory in Asch, Bohemia attracted attention because of the technical developments and contemporary design, as the sophisticated company founder was always searching for new ideas - thus remaining true to his motto, “I have no use for anyone who cannot look beyond the garden fence.” In 1897, The company changed its name to Porzellanfabrik Ph. Rosenthal & Co. AG, Selb and built an additional production facility in Kronach / Upper Franconia. From 1897 to 1934, Rosenthal acquired further factories in Kronach, Marktredwitz, Selb, Waldenburg, Sophienthal, and Waldershof. In 1908 Rosenthal purchased the F. Thomas porcelain factory which had been founded in 1904 in Marktredwitz. The creation of the factory’s own art department in 1910, for the production of porcelain figures emphasizes the high standing and appreciation for the Rosenthal brand name. Until that time, an art department was a privilege reserved for royal factories. By the company’s fiftieth anniversary in 1929, the “Rosenthal” brand had become famous all over the world and was a highly sought-after export. The “Third Reich” also represented a turning point for Rosenthal AG. Privy Counsellor Philipp Rosenthal had to leave his company in 1934 because of his Jewish ancestry. He died in 1937, at the age of 82. The Rosenthal company continued a somewhat limited production throughout World War II under the leadership of the Political/Military Regime. In 1950, Philip Rosenthal, son of the founder of the company, joined Rosenthal AG. He started off as an advertising manager, then became responsible for managing product design, after which he became Head of Sales. As CEO, Philip Rosenthal had a crucial influence in the development of Rosenthal AG between 1958 and 1981. In 1953, Rosenthal AG purchased Erkersreuth Castle. The estate had been built by the von Lindenfels family in 1748 but had fallen into disrepair and was in need of renovation at the time. The castle gained its present layout whilst the building was being restored. Rosenthal proceeded to develop its own Rosenthal sales departments during the 1950s so that it could showcase the new products with their contemporary designs in an appropriate setting. The first Rosenthal Studio House was opened in 1960 in Nuremberg. In 1960, production moved to the newly built "Thomas am Kulm" factory in Speichersdorf. In 1961, Philip Rosenthal set the course for product development with the development of the “Rosenthal studio-line” brand. Long before design was in vogue, Rosenthal had already been working with contemporary artists, designers and architects, and amongst these were famous names such as Raymond Loewy, Walter Gropius, Tapio Wirkkala and Sebastian Herkner. Philip Rosenthal proved himself to be extremely forward-thinking when he added a furniture collection to the classical range of porcelain in 1972. Furniture is manufactured for the “Rosenthal Furniture” label in a factory in Espelkamp in North Rhine-Westphalia. At the end of the 80s, the porcelain industry suffered a widespread structural crisis. The economic situation of the whole porcelain industry in Western Europe had deteriorated due to the end of the Cold War and the opening up of the markets. A change in consumer behaviour and the ongoing decline in real household income accelerated the recession in the porcelain industry. Rosenthal entered into a consolidation phase during the 1990s. Production was pooled together into two locations in Upper Franconia, and production and administration were modernized and improved. Rosenthal manufacturing now takes place at the Rosenthal am Rothbühl factory in Selb and the Thomas am Kulm factory in Speichersdorf. In 1997, Rosenthal AG entered into a strategic partnership with Waterford Wedgwood plc., Dublin with the British-Irish group acquiring a majority shareholding in the company. Within the group, both companies are global leaders for the dining experience as well as for gifts and art made of porcelain and glass. Rosenthal acquired a traditional and very well-known brand in 2000 when it purchased the Hutschenreuther name – which was founded in 1814. During the year of its 125th anniversary, Rosenthal opened the Rosenthal Museum with a ceremony at the “Europäisches IndustrieMuseum für Porzellan (IP)”, the European industrial museum for porcelain. Rosenthal has been part of the Arcturus Group since 2009, which is a global leader in the production of high-quality designer items for both the table and the kitchen at home and in the hotel sector.

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3.5" x 10.5" (Diameter x Height) See less